How can I determine the linear part of f(A + H) in terms of H?

In summary, the problem asks to prove that the function f(A) = A2 is differentiable, and to find its derivative. The attempt at a solution shows that the sum of the derivative operator and remainder term is AH + HA + H2, but it is unclear which terms are part of the derivative. The solution is to determine the linear part in H, as that is the derivative.
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Homework Statement



Let f:Rnxn-->Rnxn be defined by f(A) = A2. Prove that f is differentiable. Find the derivative of f.

Homework Equations



f(a + h) = f(a) + f'(a)h + [itex]\phi[/itex](h)

The Attempt at a Solution



f(A + H) = (A + H)2 = A2 + AH + HA + H2

f(A) is given by A2. So the sum of the derivative operator and the remainder term is AH + HA + H2. The problem is that I don't know how to determine which terms are part of the derivative.
 
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The derivative is the linear part of AH+HA+H2 in H. So the question is which part is linear and which part is not?
 

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